Most of this LLPA is within the Ballymoney Green Belt, where new development will be restricted to that which is essential for the effective farming of the estate.

In that part of the LLPA within the development limit, any proposed development will be required to facilitate the maximum retention of trees.

Along the middle section of Charlotte Street, the Department will only exceptionally approve the erection of additional dwellings within large gardens, if it can be demonstrated that there would be no adverse impact on existing woodland and there will be no significant tree removal or adverse impact on existing trees.
 

Designation BYL 02 Ballymoney River Lower LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2 – Ballymoney Borough and Map No. 2/01a – Ballymoney. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. This LLPA includes the wetlands along the Ballymoney River and the well     wooded O’Harabrook estate.

Development will be restricted to that which is essential for agriculture, and which does not adversely affect the landscape in that part of the LLPA within the Ballymoney Green Belt.

Within the development limit, only proposals which do not adversely affect existing trees, or the nature conservation value of the wetlands adjoining the river, will be acceptable.
 

Designation BYL 03 Ballymoney River Upper LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No.2/01 a – Ballymoney. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. This LLPA adjoins the Ballymoney River through the town as far as the by pass     and extends to include the nearby landscaped grounds of Ballymoney High     School, the Robinson Hospital, an area around Rodeing Foot and the Methodist     Church. 2. Ballymoney Council has, over the past two decades, created a landscaped    linear park with ancillary facilities including a large pond, which has become a    major asset to the town.

Any development proposals in this LLPA shall be fully compatible with retaining its character and shall require minimal tree removal.
 

Designation BYL 04 Carney LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/01 a – Ballymoney. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. Located within and adjoining the Carnany estate, this LLPA consists of a    number of pasture fields, playing fields and a children’s play area with    broad-leafed trees on the periphery. 2. Over the years the considerable landscaping that has been implemented has     matured to enhance visually this area.

Existing trees and other landscaping features shall be respected by any development proposals.
 

Designation BYL 05 Greenville LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2 – Ballymoney Borough and Map No. 2/01a – Ballymoney. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. Located to the east of the Ring Road this LLPA consists of rolling hills with     large numbers of broad-leafed trees.

Development will be restricted to that which is essential for agriculture and which does not adversely affect the landscape in this LLPA, which is within the Ballymoney Green Belt.
 

Designation BYL 06 Rectory LLPA

A Local Landscape Policy Area is designated as identified on Map No. 2/01 a – Ballymoney. Those features or combination of features that contribute to the environmental quality, integrity or character of this area are listed below. 1. Located within the centre of Ballymoney, straddling Queen Street and south     of John Street, this LLPA includes a listed church, graveyards and a bowling     green.

This is a particularly attractive area in the heart of the town. No new development will normally be acceptable.

Map 2/01a Ballymoney (1.1 mb)